Mate in 3: queen to f8 (f7·4)
c9-17207Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
27. Qf8+ Kc7 28. Ne6+ dxe6 29. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! queen to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #508.
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